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Still, it's unlikely you'd buy a hot hatch for
cheap running costs. Of more interest will be how it
goes round bends, an area the Performance Pack
really helps with. For £2400, you gain bigger
Brembo brakes, stiffer suspension, larger wheels
with sticky Michelin Pilot Super Sport tyres and a
race bred Drexler limited slip differential.
Opt for the pack and the first thing you'll
notice is the suspension; those after a comfortable
life should look elsewhere. In day to day use the
VXR is very stiffly sprung and can get a little
bouncy at times. The pay-off is fine body control
when you're going fo